Extension Master Gardeners

Who We Are

The Extension Master Gardener Program is an educational volunteer training program sponsored by K-State Research and Extension. Through this program, individuals are trained and certified in horticulture and related areas. These individuals, in turn, volunteer their expertise and services to help others through horticulture projects that benefit the community.
Once trained, Extension Master Gardeners provide research based information to the public on many topics including water conservation, yard waste management, regional plant adaptability, and the environment.

The Master Gardeners work with their local Extension staff to develop educational programs that meet the horticultural needs of their local citizens. Projects may include school programs, demonstration gardens, speaker's bureau and answering questions on a horticulture hotline.

Why Become An Extension Master Gardener?

Extension Master Gardeners become friends with many interesting and talented individuals. They share ideas with one another. Extension Master Gardeners never stop learning, but continue to grow in their knowledge of garden related issues.

Being an Extension Master Gardener is a fun, interesting, and rewarding experience!

Master Gardener Application

Barton County Initiatives

Barton County Extension Master Gardeners, along side the Great Bend Beautification Committee, maintain many demonstration gardens that give community members the opportunity to scan a QR code to learn more about the plants and flowers that are in the garden beds or containers. You can also browse our complete Plant Reference Guide to discover detailed information about the plants showcased in the gardens.

Ellis County Initiatives